Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization

Build a civilization from antiquity to modernity — all through cards

👥 2–4 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
7.6 · BGG #114

Who it's for

Dedicated strategy gamers who want a complete civilization experience in card form. Best at 2-3 players.

Not for you if…

Long play time and steep learning curve. Not for casual gamers or those wanting quick sessions.

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Vibe's take

Epic, demanding, strategic, sweeping

About this game

Epic civilization builder played entirely with cards. Guide your civilization through antiquity to the modern age, managing resources, military, science, and culture across a sweeping arc of human history.

Civilization buildingCard-drivenDeep strategyEpic scope

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

120 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

4.2 / 5 — Heavy

BGG Rating

7.6/10

Rank #114

20k ratings

Published

2006

Language

Heavy text

Designed by

Vlaada Chvátil

Published by

MINDOK, DiceTree Games, Czech Games Edition (CGE), Eagle-Gryphon Games, Wargames Club Publishing, Rebel Sp. z o.o., HomoLudicus, Portal Games, Pegasus Spiele, Czech Board Games, Raven Distribution, IELLO

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